Rick Springfield, the iconic musician behind the hit song “Jessie’s Girl,” has been a beloved figure in the entertainment industry for decades. But despite his enduring success, Springfield has been hiding a secret health battle that has left him shaken. In a recent interview, the 75-year-old rock star revealed that he has been living with brain damage caused by a near-fatal fall 25 years ago.
The accident occurred in 2001 during a performance in Las Vegas, where Springfield was starring in the theatrical production EFX. He fell from a 20-foot-high beam and suffered a severe head injury, which he thought had only resulted in a broken wrist. However, a recent MRI revealed the true extent of the damage, leaving Springfield reeling.
Despite the diagnosis, Springfield remains committed to his health and well-being. He has tried alternative therapies, including ketamine therapy, to manage his depression and anxiety. While he admits that the treatment has had mixed results, he remains optimistic about his future.
Springfield’s proactive approach to his health is deeply personal. His father’s tragic death from a treatable illness has left a lasting impact on him. “My dad died from not wanting to know,” Springfield shared. “He thought he had stomach cancer for years and never got it checked out. When he finally collapsed one day at home, they found out it was an ulcer that burst, and he died from the loss of blood. It could have been fixed if he had gotten it checked out.”
This experience has taught Springfield the importance of confronting his health issues head-on. “That was a giant message to me: If you want to live long, you have to be prepared for some bad news now and then,” he said. “I could find out I have terminal cancer tomorrow and be dead in a year, but I can only do all I can do.”
Springfield’s resilience and determination are an inspiration to his fans. Despite his health battles, he remains committed to his music and his message of hope. As he looks to the future, Springfield is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
